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Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks.

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Megalomania

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Dipsomania

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Kleptomania

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Pyromania

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Solution

The correct option is B Dipsomania
Alcoholism is scientifically known as dipsomania, or intermittent bouts of craving for alcohol. Hence, Option B is correct as it expresses the appropriate meaning. The rest of the options do not express the correct meaning, hence, incorrect.

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